An international manhunt is underway after Monaco prosecutors identified a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman disguised as a man as the primary suspect in a Monday evening package bombing that severely injured a sanctioned multimillionaire and his family.
Interpol issued a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska on charges of attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, and placing an explosive device on a public road with criminal intent.
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Authorities revealed she fled Monaco through France and Italy to Germany after detonating the remote-controlled bomb outside an apartment building around 9 p.
m. on June 29, 2026.
The explosion targeted 58-year-old real estate developer Vadym Yermolaiev, his 46-year-old partner, and their 13-year-old son.
While Yermolaiev and his son have stabilized, the female victim remains in critical condition at a Nice hospital, where French media reports indicate surgeons amputated both of her legs.
Investigation Details
Monaco Deputy Prosecutor Morgan Raymond detailed the suspect's movements during a press conference following a comprehensive review of closed-circuit television footage and witness statements.
"This new identification of the individual in question led to the discovery of a vehicle used by the person, notably in the Principality of Monaco, and to the identification of its German license plate," said Raymond.
Investigators established that Berezovska conducted surveillance on the building multiple times on June 26 and June 27 before executing the attack.
"The suspect had positioned themself on a bench at Place des Moulins shortly before the arrival of the three direct victims, who were returning on foot from dinner at a seaside restaurant," Raymond said.
